Charity Payroll Specialist - Accurate & Collaborative

Premier; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier charity in London is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join a friendly finance and HR team. You will process monthly payrolls, handle manual calculations for overtime and varied shifts, and maintain employee data with precision.

The role requires solid knowledge of UK payroll regulations (PAYE, NIC, pension auto-enrolment) and strong Excel skills. You will be the go-to contact for payroll queries and support month-end processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration, handling manual calculations and varied pay structures.
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NIC, statutory payments).
• Excellent Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and basic formulas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the processing of monthly payrolls, including overtime, sickness, maternity/paternity leave, and shift allowances.
• Input and maintain employee data (new starters, leavers, tax code changes, contractual variations).
• Ensure HMRC compliance, process PAYE, NIC, pension auto-enrolment, and statutory payments.
• Provide timely payroll support to staff and resolve discrepancies empathetically.
• Assist with month-end payroll reconciliations and generate reports for finance.

Skills

UK payroll legislation

Excel (VLOOKUPs)

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Premier charity in London is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join a friendly finance and HR team. You will process monthly payrolls, handle manual calculations for overtime and varied shifts, and maintain employee data with precision.

The role requires solid knowledge of UK payroll regulations (PAYE, NIC, pension auto-enrolment) and strong Excel skills. You will be the go-to contact for payroll queries and support month-end processes.